Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo

Top 5 Best Cedar Rapids Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,456 students in Cedar Rapids, IA (there are 42 public schools, serving 20,922 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, Regis Middle School and St. Matthew School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
79% of private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Cedar Rapids Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Regis Middle School
Regis Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
(1)
2244 1st Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-3021
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
4901 Council St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4507
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity students and staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - Front lobby
Daycare / Preschool
5351 North Park Place North East
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
2900 42nd St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-5656
Grades: 1-7
| 6 students
Holloway House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
215 21st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 981-9950
Grades: 3-4
| 88 students
Jn Andrews Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2773 Loggerhead Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 393-1664
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Grades: 5-8
| 184 students
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Grades: NS-3
| 193 students
St. Patrick Middle School
(Catholic)
509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Tanager Place School
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - West Cedar Rapids KinderCare - Nationally Accredited by NAEYC!
Daycare / Preschool
310 Burdette Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, Regis Middle School and St. Matthew School.
How many private schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA?
19 private schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
How diverse are private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Cedar Rapids, IA private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Cedar Rapids, IA go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar Rapids, IA?
79% of private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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